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Sylvan Trail


Murphy’s Point Provincial Park        

This scenic trail winds through a mature hardwood forest typical of southern Canadian Shield.

Rugged and changing topography will challenge hikers Located on the historic Rideau Waterway, this park near Perth offers tours of a restored mica mine and trails – groomed in winter for cross-country skiing – to sawmill ruins and pioneer homesteads.

At Big Rideau Lake, pitch your tent at a boat-in campsite and enjoy boating, canoeing and exceptional fishing.


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LENGTH

2.5 km

DIFFICULTY
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ACTIVITIES

Hiking & Walking
Cycling - Off-Road
Snowshoeing & Backcountry
Backpacking & Camping

Canoe or Kayak

HOURS OF OPERATION

Year-round

CONTACT THE TRAIL

Friends of Murphy P.P. , General Inquiry
613-267-5060 Email

For more information, including maps, please visit our Web site at www.ontarioparks.com

WEATHER
Today

19° / 5°

Mostly cloudy throughout the day.
Wednesday
  22°

Thursday
  23°




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